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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.49, 240.47 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.49, 240.47 and 83.34 is: 124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.49 : 240.47 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.49/240.47 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.49x = 240.47 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.49x = 20,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040.35/160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.87

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